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RSV 880

1983 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,904 mi
Last recorded1,904 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Reliant Scimitar58,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSV 880
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 1,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 1,781 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 7,569 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play in both rear hub mountings for wheels

Fail 6 Sep 2011 1,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 1,391 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 517 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 10,824 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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RSV 880 is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 58,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RSV 880, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Scimitar typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 43 years old, this Reliant Scimitar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RSV 880?

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What year was RSV 880 registered?

RSV 880 is a 1983 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 19 November 1983.

Is RSV 880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSV 880 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RSV 880 have outstanding finance?

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